The Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, N.Y., has opened an exhibit that celebrates the history of Stewart’s Shops ice cream. This exhibit brings visitors through Stewart’s history from all the way back in 1917 to today. In this exhibit visitors can immerse themselves in Stewart’s history and see photographs, old product designs and much…
Tidewater Convenience Sells to Global Partners
Tidewater Convenience Inc. sold its 14 company-operated petroleum marketing and convenience retail stores and one company-owned commission marketer location to Global Partners LP. The locations are throughout the Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach areas of Virginia. Tidewater Convenience Inc. was incorporated in 1992 by Charles “Chuck” and Carol Weaver when they acquired two Texaco stores…
Liquid Barcodes C-StorePay App Merges with Verifone
Liquid Barcode’s C-StorePay app has merged with Verifone’s cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) and site management software solutions for gas stations and convenience stores. The integration will allow customers to pay for gas through the app. Additionally, Liquid Barcode merchants will be able to leverage Verifone’s robust Global eCommerce payment platform within the app, opening the door…
7-Eleven Sells 73 Sites
7-Eleven decided to sell 73 gas stations and/or convenience stores. The stores include 33 in New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York, seven in Texas, several in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest and a few on the West Coast. The chain retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC (NRC) to coordinate the sale. “Smaller and regional operators…
EG America Now Offers Delivery with DoorDash
EG America has announced a partnership with DoorDash to offer delivery for different convenience store items including snacks and coffee. Customers can order items from EG convenience brands including Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint, Turkey Hill and Tom Thumb through DoorDash’s app and website. On-demand…
New Quicklee’s Opens in Rochester, N.Y.
Quicklee’s has opened its first convenience store at the Adams Mobil Services Station in Rochester, N.Y. This location is one of the five new locations to have opened in the past year. “Expansion in the Rochester area is really important to our growth and our local identity,” said Ken Perelli, Quicklee’s vice president and chief…
Sommers Oil Co. and Shell Partner With CURE Childhood Cancer
Sommers Oil Co. and Shell have chosen to partner with CURE Childhood Cancer for the “Giving Pump” charity event. CURE provides financial and emotional support to local children and families while raising funds to further research for pediatric oncology. The Giving Pump, a three-month promotion through Oct. 31, is part of Shell Oil Co.’s nationwide…
bp Agrees to Purchase EDF Energy Services
bp has announced its intent to increase its presence in the United States commercial and industrial (C&I) retail power and gas business by purchasing EDF Energy Services (ES). EDF ES is a supplier of power, natural gas and related services to C&I customers across the U.S. Its customers are primarily large corporations and public entities,…
Cannabis Market Will Be Worth $82.3 Billion By 2027
According to a report from MarketsandMarkets, the cannabis market is currently valued at 27.7 billion but will increase to $82.3 billion in 2027. The Medical Segment The medical segment also significantly contributes to the total cannabis market. Cannabis is used in treating various medical situations like anxiety, gastrointestinal disorders, seizures and epilepsy. An increased network…
NFL Player Enjoys Day Off With Food Delivery From Wawa
Wawa released a new NFL video of Tampa Bay Buccaneer Devin White sharing how he loves using Wawa food delivery service for breakfast on his days off so he can spend more time with his horses and less time in the store. “Wawa is honored to be a part of Tampa Buccaneer Devin White’s morning…